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בָּרָא (bara)

בָּרָא (bara) (Hebrew Lexicon • H1254 • to create, shape, form): to create, shape, form. To create; a theological terminus technicus having exclusively God as subject, producing new realities ex nihilo without pre-existing materials. It is closely linked with Enuma Elish Creation Tablets — Mesopotamian Cosmogony (IMAGE • archaeology): Seven tablets recounting the battle between Marduk and Tiamat, contrasting with the monotheistic Genesis creation narrative.

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Jerimoth (Generation 25 • Child of Bela ): Jerimoth is a biblical figure in Generation 25, child of Bela . ( 1 Chronicles 7:7 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7 , 1 Chronicles 12 , 1 Chronicles 24 ) Elishama (Generation 31 • Child of Ammihud ): Elishama is a biblical figure in Generation 31, child of Ammihud , parent of Nun (or Non ). ( 1 Chronicles 7:26 ) (mentioned in Numbers 1 , Numbers 2 , Numbers 7 ) Elishama (Generation 34 • Child of David ): Elishama is a biblical figure in Generation 34, child of David . ( 1 Chronicles 3:6 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3 ) Salma (or Salmon ) (Generation 29 • Messianic Line • Child of Nahshon ): Salma (or Salmon) is a biblical figure in Generation 29 of the Messianic Line , child of Nahshon , parent of Boaz . ( Ruth 4:20 , 1 Chronicles 2:11 ) (mentioned in Ruth 4 , 1 Chronicles 2 , Matthew 1 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Heleph (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:33 .) Akeldama (Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 1:19 (identified with Jerusalem ).) Adullam (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 12:15 , Josh 15:35 , 1 Sam 22:1 , 2 Sam 23:13 , 1 Chr 11:15 , 2 Chr 11:7 .) Tadmor (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 8:4 .)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Related canonical books and chapters: Lamentations 5 ( Lamentations • Chapter 5 (22 verses)), Jeremiah 17 ( Jeremiah • Chapter 17 (27 verses)), Luke 18 ( Luke • Chapter 18 (43 verses)).

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בָּרָא
bara (bārāʾ) [baw-RAW]
H1254 Hebrew verb 54x
to create, shape, form

To create; a theological terminus technicus having exclusively God as subject, producing new realities ex nihilo without pre-existing materials.

Derivation: Primitive root.
Enuma Elish Creation Tablets — Mesopotamian Cosmogony
IMAGE • archaeology

Seven tablets recounting the battle between Marduk and Tiamat, contrasting with the monotheistic Genesis creation narrative.

Ancient Near Eastern Scribes and Stonemasons • The British Museum / Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
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AUDIO • pronunciation

Recitation of Genesis 1:1 : 'Bereshit bara Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz'.

Orel Zion (Hebrew Cantillation) • Wikimedia Commons Cantillation Archive CC-BY-SA 4.0
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AUDIO • scripture

Historic audio transmission from Apollo 8 astronauts William Anders, Jim Lovell, and Frank Borman reading Genesis 1 from lunar orbit on Christmas Eve 1968.

NASA Astronauts William Anders, Jim Lovell, Frank Borman • NASA / National Archives Public Domain
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VIDEO • overview

Overview of Genesis 1 –11 exploring creation, the human rebellion in Eden , the spread of sin through Cain and the Flood , and God's scattering of humanity at Babylon .

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
Jerimoth
82% Gen 25
Generation 25 • Child of Bela

Jerimoth is a biblical figure in Generation 25, child of Bela . ( 1 Chronicles 7:7 )

Heleph
75% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 33.134°N, 35.332°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:33 .

Elishama
72% Gen 31
Generation 31 • Child of Ammihud

Elishama is a biblical figure in Generation 31, child of Ammihud , parent of Nun (or Non ). ( 1 Chronicles 7:26 )

Akeldama
72% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • Jerusalem • 31.777°N, 35.235°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 1:19 (identified with Jerusalem ).

Elishama
70% Gen 34
Generation 34 • Child of David

Elishama is a biblical figure in Generation 34, child of David . ( 1 Chronicles 3:6 )

Salma (or Salmon)
69% Messianic Line
Generation 29 • Messianic Line • Child of Nahshon

Salma (or Salmon) is a biblical figure in Generation 29 of the Messianic Line , child of Nahshon , parent of Boaz . ( Ruth 4:20 , 1 Chronicles 2:11 )

Josech
68% Messianic Line
Generation 59 • Messianic Line • Child of Joda

Josech is a biblical figure in Generation 59 of the Messianic Line , child of Joda , parent of Semein . ( Luke 3:26 )

ἀνάστασις
anastasis (anástasis) [an-as'-tas-is]
G0386 Greek noun feminine 42x
a raising up, awakening, rising

Primary meaning: a raising up, awakening, rising, a rising from the dead. Strong's: a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth). Lexical nuances: a raising up , awakening , rising (in Inscr. of the erection of a monument, v. MM, VGT , s.v.): Lk 2:34 .

Derivation: from G450 (ἀνίστημι);
Bela
65% Gen 24
Generation 24 • Child of Benjamin

Bela is a biblical figure in Generation 24, child of Benjamin , parent of Ezbon , Uzzi , Uzziel , Jerimoth , Iri . ( Genesis 46:21 , Numbers 26:38 , 1 Chronicles 7:6 , 8:1 )

Adullam
64% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 31.650°N, 35.000°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 12:15 , Josh 15:35 , 1 Sam 22:1 , 2 Sam 23:13 , 1 Chr 11:15 , 2 Chr 11:7 .

Saraph
64% Gen 25
Generation 25 • Child of Shelah

Saraph is a biblical figure in Generation 25, child of Shelah . ( 1 Chronicles 4:22 )

Ammihud
64% Gen 30
Generation 30 • Child of Ladan

Ammihud is a biblical figure in Generation 30, child of Ladan , parent of Elishama . ( 1 Chronicles 7:26 )

Nun (or Non)
61% Gen 32
Generation 32 • Child of Elishama

Nun (or Non) is a biblical figure in Generation 32, child of Elishama , parent of Joshua . ( 1 Chronicles 7:27 )

Tadmor
61% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 34.554°N, 38.266°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 8:4 .

ποιμήν
poimen (poimḗn) [poy-mane']
G4166 Greek noun masculine 18x
a shepherd

Primary meaning: a shepherd. Strong's: a shepherd (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: a shepherd : Mt 9:36 25:32 26:31 (LXX) , Mk 6:34 14:27 , Lk 2:8 , 15 , 18 , 20 , Jo 10:2 , 12 . Metaph., of Christ; Jo 10:11 , 14 , 16 , He 13:20 , I Pe 2:25 ; of Christian pastors, Eph 4:11 (cf. Hom., Il. , i, 263, ποιμένα λαῶν ).†

Derivation: of uncertain affinity;
Lamentations 5
5% Chapter
Lamentations • Chapter 5 (22 verses)

Remember, O Lord, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers are as widows. Mentions: Judah , Zion .

Engedi
4% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 31.462°N, 35.392°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:62 , 1 Sam 23:29 , 1 Sam 24:1 , 2 Chr 20:2 , Sng 1:14 , Ezek 47:10 .

Jeremiah 17
4% Chapter
Jeremiah • Chapter 17 (27 verses)

The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars; Whilst their children remember their altars and their groves by the green trees upon the high hills. O my mountain in th... Mentions: Judah , Jacob/Israel , David , Benjamin , Jerusalem .

En-tappuah
4% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • Tappuah 1 • 32.117°N, 35.233°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 17:7 (identified with Tappuah 1 ).

Hazar-enan
4% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 34.229°N, 37.240°E

now Al Qaryatayn. Referenced in Num 34:9 , Num 34:10 , Ezek 47:17 , Ezek 48:1 .

Luke 18
3% Chapter
Luke • Chapter 18 (43 verses)

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , David , Jerusalem , Jericho , Nazareth .

Seal of King Hezekiah — Royal Bulla from Ophel Excavations
IMAGE • archaeology

Impression of the royal signet ring of King Hezekiah featuring a two-winged sun disk and ankh symbols.

Chancery of King Hezekiah • Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 21 (28 verses)

My son, have you sinned? add no more thereto; And make supplication for your former sins. Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent; For if you draw near it will bite you: The teeth thereof are the teeth of a lion, Slaying the souls of men. All iniquity is as a two-edged sword;...

Eneglaim
3% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 30.998°N, 35.499°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Ezek 47:10 .

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 13 (25 verses)

He that touches pitch shall be defiled; And he that has fellowship with a proud man shall become like to him. Take not up a burden above your strength; And have no fellowship with one that is mightier and richer than yourself. What fellowship shall the earthen pot have with the k...

Lamentations 4
3% Chapter
Lamentations • Chapter 4 (22 verses)

How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street. The precious sons of Zion , comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter! Even the sea m... Mentions: Esau ( Edom ), Zion , Sodom , Jerusalem , Edom.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 43 (33 verses)

The pride of the height is the firmament in its clearness, The appearance of heaven, in the spectacle of its glory. The sun when he appears, bringing tidings as he goes forth, Is a marvelous instrument, the work of the Most High: At his noon he dries up the country, And who shal...

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